Today is already the eve of the Champions League fixture between Napoli and AC Milan. It's an open game, but many take it for granted. This is because the common narrative says that Milan beat Napoli in the first leg, and Napoli needed to win by at least two goals.
Tomorrow's match will be even more different from the last league match and the previous Champions League clash at San Siro. The Maradona stadium can be a double-edged trap. On the one hand, it will push Spalletti's team a lot, on the other hand, it can also be a positive tension booster for Pioli's players, who have shown on several occasions that they have gained confidence on certain nights. It seems that this team has finally learned to perform without the presence of a certain Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The formation choices seem clear, the return of Osimhen will further raise the attention in the defensive phase, but it is also true that when the field is reversed, there will be Olivier Giroud against Juan Jesus and Leao against Di Lorenzo. The absence of Anguissa will weigh heavily on the structure of Napoli's midfield and game because he brings the balance in Spalletti's tactics. We'll see how Pioli decides to play in that part of the field and who will go to mark Lobotka closely.
After the quarter-final, it should be Olivier Giroud's days. The French striker will sign a contract extension until June 30, 2024, with a salary of 3.8 million, concludes Milannews.it.
